Volunteers are the Backbone of MCBC
Meet fellow cyclists while sharing your valuable skills and time. Below are a variety of ways you can support MCBC while having a fun time! Sign-up today! Contact Jo Ann at joann@marinbike.org or (415) 456-3469 x 7#.
See a list of upcoming Volunteer Opportunities below.
Outreach
Represent MCBC at your favorite events, like Bike To Work Day, The Fairfax Festival, the Marin Century and Biketoberfest! Outreach is the most important way to get others interested in the programs and projects that make Marin a great place to bike. It’s also a great way to meet new people who share your passion for cycling!
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Office Tasks
Behind the scenes, MCBC volunteers keep the office operating smoothly by helping with mailings, data entry, compiling new-member packets, filing, archiving newspaper articles, graphic design for special event pieces, writing articles, and office cleanup. Let us know if you have a few weekday hours to spare to help us in this very important way.
Bike Parking
MCBC provides free valet bike parking throughout Marin County at key community events, offering cyclists the opportunity to have fun at events while avoiding the traffic congestion and parking hassles. This very-social all-volunteer service includes bike parking, promoting MCBC, and recruiting new members.
Distribution
Please help MCBC get the word out about our events and quarterly news. Enjoy traveling around the county as you distribute brochures, newsletters, and posters for us to a pre-determined list of local bike shops, libraries, community centers, and 
businesses. Distribution can even be done on your bike!
Phone Calls
Got great phone skills? Help call MCBC members to attend local meetings, collect feedback on how MCBC is doing, invite lapsed members to renew, discuss ballot issues, special events, etc. We provide the script; all you need to do is speak clearly and cheerfully!
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Marin Century Support
Saturday, Aug. 7, Nicasio and San Rafael
MCBC hosts the best Marin Century rest stop at the Nicasio School on Saturday, August 7. Come out and support the 2,700 cyclists that ride 60, 100 or 200 miles along the back roads of West Marin. Have fun chatting with the cyclists while you prepare and serve food. This year our rest stop will have music and comfortable furniture to relax on. Encourage riders to enjoy the MCBC lounge while you promote MCBC’s valuable work.
In addition, we’re supporting the Marin Century by providing Share the Road encouragement. Volunteers are needed to post ‘Burma Shave’ signs and hold stop signs.
Volunteer shifts available:
- 6:30 AM to 12:00 PM: – setup and food prep; need 2 people
- 6-8:30 AM: hold stop signs, near Vallecito School; need 3 people
- 11:30 to 5:00 PM – food prep; need 3 people
- 3-6 PM: collect Burma Shave signs (Terra Linda to Marshall); need 2 people
- 4:30 to 11:00 PM – food and breakdown; need 3 people
To volunteer, please contact Jo Ann Richards at (415) 456-3469 x7# or joann@marinbike.org.
Sausalito Art Festival
Friday-Monday, Sept. 4-6
MCBC hosts the Valet Bicycle Parking corral at the Sausalito Art Festival. Enjoy the view from the MCBC tent – mingle with cyclists as you park their bikes and chat with them about the importance of MCBC’s work. Free admission to the festival for volunteers.
Volunteer shifts available:
- Friday, Sept. 3: – set up bike parking corral in late afternoon or evening; 2 people needed
- Saturday, Sept. 4: bike parking
9 AM to 1:30 PM – need 5 people
1:30-6 PM – need 5 people - Sunday, Sept. 5: bike parking
9 AM to 1:30 PM – need 5 people
1:30-6 PM – need 5 people - Monday, Sept. 6: bike parking
9 AM to 1:30 PM – need 6 people
1:30-5 PM – need 6 people - Monday, Sept. 6: break down bike parking corral
5 PM until finished (7 or 8 PM) – need 2 people
To volunteer, please contact Tom Boss (415) 272-2756 or tom@marinbike.org.
